Why does Tom admit to the schoolmaster that he is late because he has been talking to Huck?

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THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER

By Mark Twain

Please answer by 1/14/19

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Asked by kay j #686985 on 1/14/2019 4:31 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 1/14/2019 6:48 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 1/14/2019 6:48 PM

Tom admits the reason he wants to be late because he wants to sit by Becky (the girls)..... which he expects will be his punishment.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer